Subaru Impreza Quiz
Instruments and controls

Combination meter illumination

In this manual: Instruments and controls
Foreword — 1Warranties — 5How to use this Owner’s Manual — 5Vehicle symbols — 1Safety precautions when driving — 14Illustrated index — 7Function settings — 1Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags — 75Keys and doors — 66Instruments and controls — 121Climate control — 42Audio — 168Interior equipment — 29Starting and operating — 111Driving tips — 31In case of emergency — 21Appearance care — 16Maintenance and service — 109Specifications — 21Consumer information and Reporting safety defects — 31
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence:

Turbo models:

1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter needles and gauge needles illuminate.

2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position.

3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position.

4. Meter and gauge dials, odometer and trip meter back light illuminate.

5. Regular illumination (for driving) begins.

Non-turbo models:

1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter needles, gauge needles, odometer and trip meter back light illuminate.

2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position.

3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position.

4. Regular illumination (for driving) begins.

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